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SLEP
1105 Pharmacology of Sleep
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to cover basic principles of pharmacology and the
pharmacological actions and effects of different classes of drugs on the body and
how they may impact sleep and the polysomnogram. The focus will be on
analgesics, sedatives, hypnotics, psychotropic medications, alcohol, cardiac
medications and respiratory system drugs. A good knowledge of basic
pharmacology is needed to be able to understand the patient's polysomnogram
and the response to therapy.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: As needed.
SLEP
1106 Sleep Disorders
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to identify the major categories of sleep disorders
according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. Assorted sleep
disorders will be discussed and analyzed, including sleep related breathing
disorders, insomnias, movement disorders, parasomnias, hypersomnias and sleep
disorders associated with medical or psychiatric disorders. We will discuss the
signs and symptoms of these disorders, the polysomnographic features of the
disorders and possible treatment options.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: As needed.
SLEP
1107 Neuroanatomy & Physiology
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to identify the basic anatomy of the CNS and peripheral
nervous system. We will explore the mechanism of nerve impulse transmission
and the various neurotransmitters involved in impulse transmission. This course
will help students understand the neurophysiology behind the sleep and wake
cycles, and how this may help us in our identification/treatment of various sleep
disorders.
Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: Admission into the program.
Offered: On demand.
SLEP
1108 Exam Review/Case Studies
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in the
student’s knowledge of polysomnography and sleep disorders. We will examine
the different areas that have been previously covered and test on these areas for
recall, critical thinking and clinical competence. Multiple review/testing formats will
be used to help the student identify areas needing review before the clinical
experience visits start.
Corequisite: None.
Prerequisite: Admission into the program.
Offered: On demand.
SLEP
1109 Management of the Sleep Lab
(2-0-2)
A course designed to educate the student by covering topics such as patient and
laboratotry safety issues, ethics roles and professional behaviors of the sleep
technician.
Prerequisite: Admission into the program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.